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Ashmore GroupCHIX:ASHML -1.85%78 Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ASHML with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,630 Asset Management companies, Ashmore Group ranks worse than 53.01% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Ashmore Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £771.8 Mil. Ashmore Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £961.5 Mil.
Therefore, Ashmore Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashmore Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ASHMl'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 0.84 Max: 0.9
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Ashmore Group was 0.90. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 0.84.
CHIX:ASHMl's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 53.01% of 1630
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs CHIX:ASHMl: 0.80
Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHMl) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Ashmore Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Ashmore Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashmore Group's Equity-to-Asset can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:ASHML vs BLK, BX, KKR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ashmore Group's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ashmore Group Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ashmore Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashmore Group's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Ashmore Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ashmore Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Ashmore Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.77 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #864 out of 1630 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Ashmore Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Ashmore Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 is near median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 0.90. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Ashmore Group's value of 0.80 is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #864 out of 1630 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashmore Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashmore Group's Equity-to-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #864 out of 1630 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Ashmore Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Ashmore Group's value of 0.80 is 3.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ashmore Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.77 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Ashmore Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,630 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ashmore Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 is 3.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ashmore Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashmore Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashmore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.54, compared to a current price of £2.12 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 3.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. Ashmore Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.12 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.54.
GuruFocus considers Ashmore Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ASHML:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.80 (near median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: £1.54 vs. price of £2.12 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% below the Asset Management median (#864 of 1630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ASHML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashmore Group PLC is a value-oriented asset management firm that focuses its investments on emerging markets. It offers a diverse range of both traditional and alternative investment strategies to its client base globally, including both institutional and retail investors. The company invests in sovereign debt instruments, currencies, corporate debt, equities, derivatives, private equity, real estate, distressed debt, and other special situations. The firm reports on changes in assets under management as the majority of its revenue is derived from management fees. The company also benefits from performance fees on its investments. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by the Americas, and Asia and the Middle East.
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